Exhaust Question

I've been trying to research more info on our exhaust system, but to no avail...

I'm wanting to switch up my OEM muffler for nice sounding Magnaflow. Yes, I know it's not an upgrade in-which will help performance, but I miss the nice deep growl my Jeep Wrangler made.

I'm trying to get an idea of what I need, (diameter), and how the heck it comes, off and the install? Last one I had for my Wrangler was a nice, easy clamp on muffler. No welding needed.

Anyone have detailed info, please?

 

I got the MBRP Cat back from Amazon, two bolts, two clamps, and some hangers.

Simple install but is easier with 2 people just to help hold it.

I think it sounds great, growly but not too much.

$438 MBRP S5338BLK 3" Cat Back Exhaust System (Single Side Exit Black)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GBFCPMI?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

 

If you want easy bolt on, the magnaflow street series system catback will do that. Ive been happy with mine on my 4cyl. Its a 3" pipe back which i like.

 

I guess you can build your own cat back exhaust system with a straight pipe into a 10'' diameter fart can at the end if you need more noise.

 

Just make your own… it’s a quick weekend project.

 

I need to hear this.

 

My experience, I would go to a muffler shop. I like to do things myself but it's hard to beat a local muffler shop.

 

My truck came to me with a magna flow exhaust with exhaust tips. It was actually too loud. I took off the exhaust tips and it sounds just right. Get a exhaust tip and see if it increases the noise to your liking before you do anything else. I was blown away how much extra sound came out due to the exhaust tips. Extremely obnoxious especially accelerating at highway speed. I could barely hear the radio.

 

I've done mine 4 times in the last 6 months.

0. Stock - Sounded like my GF's Highlander - Couldn't tell if the dang truck was running...
1. Unused 2.5" Magnaflow muffler from some previous project - Not loud enough.
2. Unused 3.0" Aero from a my G35 - WAY too loud.
3. Cheap garbage glass pack off Amazon, basically a straight tube, literally the inner tube not even perforated - Too loud and sounded like a ricer fart can
4. Better quality glass pack, think Magnaflow - Not loud enough again, but better, can at least hear exhaust, mild growl.
5. ---- TBD ----

 

my magnaflow catback system i cut off over the rear axle and welded on a black tip. On the highway it is loud in the cab, and its a 2.7. The system has a resonator in it too, still loud.

 

Any noticeable mpg gain?

 

Not sure. Can tell you i gained some performance back that I lost after lift, tires and armor. The combination of cold air intake, catback exhaust, and throttle controller definitely helped.

 

Found a cat back Magnaflow system with resonator for $495 and couldn’t pass it up. Figured it would pay for itself in 2 years.